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Seasonal Harmony – What’s Your Food’s Nature?

[Seasonal Harmony] By Ellasara Kling Last issue we talked a little bit about the flavors of foods and some of the effects that those flavors have on the function of the various organ systems. Also based on Five Element Theory … Continue reading

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Energy Healing Through Science & Spirit

Chi Energy and Happiness… What’s so perfect about the pursuit of happiness? by Sifu Cindy Cicero Well the first thing we know is that we are mortal beings that have needs and wants.  So it stands to reason that we … Continue reading

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The Tai Chi Examiner

Are you practicing Taichi Chuan or Taichi Cao? by Violet Li Recently, I took a random, unscientific survey by asking two dozen Taichi practitioners whether they sometimes feel sensations in their fingers when they practice Taichi. Some of them have … Continue reading

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Scientific Qi Exploration – Taiji

Are You Really Studying Tai Chi and Is It Effective for Stress? Martin Eisen, Ph.D. 1.  What is Classical Tai Chi (Taiji)? Only the Yang style will be discussed.  However, similar types of training were used in other classical styles … Continue reading

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Scientific Qi Exploration. Qi in Chinese Medicine (Part 2 of 2)

Then, the various types of bodily Qi, used in traditional Chinese medicine to explain health and disease, were defined. Here the functions of Qi and its relation with the Chinese Organs and various substances in the body will be discussed. Continue reading

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